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Honduran Paintings

San Antonio De Oriente

Jose Antonio Velasquez (D)
Honduras 1975

1/2 X 19 1/4 29 1/2 X 26

This painting from the private
collection of Mrs. Velasquez,
her inventory #27.
Signed by her husband on backside.

$14,000.00

More artists at www.honduraspaintings.com

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The Maya Calendar
A guide to the best in Honduran culture

PAINTINGS FROM EL SALVADOR — THROUGH FEBRUARY 6 — The Salvadoran Cultural Center, the Fine Arts Association of El Salvador (ADAPES) and the Honduran Institute of Interamerican Culture (IHCI) are holding an exhibit of paintings titled “Abrazos fraternos de color”, by Salvadoran artists, at the IHCI’s facilities in Calle Real, Comayaguela. Dinora Preza, Marilu Gutierrez, Loly Sandoval and Fausto Perez are some of the artists participating at the event. For more inform Full Calendar in Cultural

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Honduras searches for IMF accord

TEGUCIGALPA — Honduras will attempt to convince the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to extend its deadline for reducing its fiscal deficit. The fiscal deficit is the primary obstacle that which stands in the way of a signed accord between the IMF and the Honduran government. National Congress reviewed remarks made by a delegation sent by the IMF. Full article by IXCHEL GRANADA

Tax the Nicaraguans the way they tax us, say Hondurans

Tax Nicaraguan products, rather than resolution from The Hague:
The Arnoldo Aleman administration in Nicaragua imposed import duties on Honduran products, a decision that has harmed the latter nation’s economy. The Honduran appeal has not yet been resolved by the International Court at The Hague. This has prompted a majority of the Honduran public to state that authorities should behave as the Nicaraguans and those duties on that country’s products upon entry. However, polling data also shows that large proportions of Hondurans are at the moment still hopeful of a decision from The Hague, or hoping that the Nicaraguan government will eliminate the tax. Full article in National

U.S. Ambassador visits SETCO

TEGUCIGALPA – The Ambassador of the United States, Larry Palmer made a courtesy visit to the Minister of Technical and International Cooperation, (SETCO), Brenie Liliana Matute, this week with the purpose of learning about the cooperation activities the institution carries out and to reiterate the United States’ continued support of Honduras. Full article in National

Week in Review

Protests in Siria against the extension of mining operations
Gangs kill soccer player Chocolate Flores
Gang kills police woman
District Attorney requests President of Congress letter of release be annulled
More than 100 million lempiras of organized crime funds frozen

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Businesses ignore senior citizen discount
Increase of banana pineapple production

Indigenous Nicaraguans sue President
The Mayangna (Sumo) Indigenous Community of Awas Tingni has launched a legal suit against Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolanos for breaching their human rights. The case, to be heard in the court of appeals, cites the government’s failure to adhere to a ruling by the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Court of Human Rights. In August 2001, this body found that the concessions granted to a Korean logging company by the state of Nicaragua amounted to a breach of the Mayangna’s rights to their property, natural resources and environment. Full article by ROBERT SPAIN

EDITORIAL

Crime
Is it a matter of age?
Age is certainly an issue when establishing the degree to which criminals are held responsible for criminal actions. Crime can be broken down into other components beside the unlawful act, these being intention, premeditation, prejudice, physical condition, frequency and methodology. Notably many of these elements are easy to associate with age. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule, but some generalizations can be reasonably justifiable. Full editorial

Women’s day:
How are the women of Honduras living today?

On the 12th October 2001, President Ricardo Maduro made a political pact with the women’s movement of Honduras, in which he promised to help facilitate women farmers and owners of small businesses with their access to technical assistance. The objective was to reduce the gender gaps in agriculture. The existing gaps show clear differences between men (49 percent of the population) and women (51 percent of the population) in relation to their opportunities and access to resources, which could help to improve their well-being and human development. Full article by Lucy Crisfield

All in a day’s work: a profile of Casa Alianza’s street team
TEGUCIGALPA — It is a regular warm Honduras morning. As Samantha, a volunteer from England, walks in the door of Casa Alianza, the residents flock round with hugs, offers to play games, and requests for marriage. The children will be disappointed this morning, as Samantha is accompanying the “street team”, around the less salubrious areas of Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela offering street children a better life. At least, this is the plan. Full article by ROBERT SPAIN

FutureKids’ English storms ahead of the rest
TEGUCIGALPA — FutureKids, a company offering curriculum alternatives for teaching technology, is growing at an unprecedented pace. Established in Los Angeles 18 years ago, and currently based in over 80 countries, their presence in the schools of Honduras has been steadily increasing for the past four years. Full article

An Honduran immigrant’s story
Local author puts Honduras on literary map

Honduran born Roberto Quesada’s latest offering ‘Never through Miami’ has been recently translated from Spanish to English, offering non-speakers the chance to enjoy a book with plenty of local references. ‘Never through Miami’ tells the familiar story of a struggling Latin American from Tegucigalpa travelling to the United States in search of fame and fortune. As he touches down at Miami airport, the only hurdle he perceives between him and a ‘better life’ is the mean stare of officialdom. Of course, Elias has a nasty surprise when he finally arrives in New York as he is confronted with the reality that all immigrants face; the high cost of living and lack of opportunity. Full article by CLARE HARRISON

Intibuca

Recently, President Maduro granted an interview to one of the local newspapers, during which he pointed out two very important changes made in the public education sector. First, the introduction of a computer system to process employee data. This is a wise step to control funds and make more efficient planning of human resources for the largest government employer. Congratulations for implementing this much needed improvement. Full article by JORGE GALLARDO RUIS

Copan Update
BY HOWARD ROSENZWEIG

Good news for tourism in 2002. According to Ministry of Tourism, the tourism sector grew by approximately 20% last year with more than 800,000 foreigners visiting the country who spent $350 million. The average amount spent per tourist also went up from $530 in 2001 to $750 in 2002. The government is projecting that by 2005 more than 1 million tourists will arrive per year. Full Update